Stealing Your Heart

Qin Ya still wanted to refuse, but Lin Xinyan held her hand tightly.

Su Zhan didn’t show up throughout the whole ceremony, likely due to the injuries he sustained on his face. He probably wanted to avoid Qin Ya as well. But surely he wouldn’t hide during the banquet too?

A meal would still be waiting for him.

Lin Xinyan effectively wanted Qin Ya to know how Su Zhan felt about her.

She could tell that Su Zhan was sad.

Qin Ya pursed her lips and said nothing. She noticed that given the nature of the relationship between Su Zhan and Zong Jinghao, there was no way he’d miss the wedding. The fact that he was missing in action at all was strange.

I wonder why Lin Xinyan wants me to come with her. Does it have to do with Su Zhan? wondered Qin Ya.

Since there was no mention of this person, Qin Ya decided not to ask.

Lin Xinyan patted her hand. “You’re coming with me then.”

Qin Ya lowered her head and agreed.

Another knock was heard at the door. This time, it was a staff member who had come over to inform Lin Xinyan to get ready. The banquet had already begun.

Qin Ya confirmed that she was aware of this and shut the door.

The wedding banquet was well underway when suddenly the lounge door was pushed open. Zong Jinghao strolled in.

Lin Xinyan asked, “Why are you here?”

Zong Jinghao mentioned that he wanted to introduce Lin Xinyan to some of the foreign branch operatives from earlier on.

He wrapped an arm around her waist and carefully helped her up from the sofa, asking, “Are you tired?”

Lin Xinyan nodded.

was prone to bouts of physical weakness which

your room to rest,” said Zong Jinghao. Lin Xinyan could not avoid socializing today as he wanted to introduce her to

behind as they walked to the

Xinyan to meet the other people he worked with. Apart from Shen Peichuan and Su Zhan, the company also had a cadre of talented professionals who were very

now? They’re already so big!” As Zong Jinghao brought Lin Xinyan

but plenty of the other attendees had been surprised and slightly unhappy as well. They never anticipated Zong Jinghao to already have kids, let alone kids of this age. There was plenty

happy couple. Under normal circumstances, they would have been obligated to accept, but Zong Jinghao had been diligently drinking on Lin Xinyan’s behalf. Nobody could say anything, of course. It was unreasonable to expect a

table. Soon enough, he came to

of wine in his hands. With a smile, he said, “You sly old fox, no wonder you’ve kept her tucked away! If

to you both!” piped up Tang Che as well, and the

Che knew that they still had many guests to entertain and decided not to

I’ll make arrangements,” replied

guests had come to greet them and make idle chit-chat too. They were important

Zong, would you be interested in joining our club?” asked one of the wealthy ladies whose surname was Wang. This club was meant to be a gathering place for the richer ladies who whiled away their time playing cards, gossiping, and building connections. Networking

their wives, the

but I have two kids to care for. I fear I may not have the

it was they did, Lin Xinyan knew exactly what went on in

his business was concerned, while she was not remotely interested in doing anything that would cause

implying that if they fostered a good relationship, then Lin Xinyan would be helping her

you needn’t worry about lifting a finger! You’re such a delicate and beautiful woman, surely Mr. Zong can’t bear to see you slave away

reedy due to her pregnancy and pale complexion. Mrs. Wang must have had

“I’m a bit more traditional, Mrs.

very adamant refusal from Lin Xinyan. Before Mrs. Wang could respond, she was pulled aside by her husband. “My wife has always been a blabbermouth, so please pay her no mind, Mr. Zong,” said Mr. Wang

Jinghao wasn’t sure what Mrs. Wang’s motives were, but he was thankful

Wang remained unconvinced. Are we still stuck in the stone age? Serving your husband and son?

young after all.” Lin Xinyan noticed the look on Mrs. Wang’s face, which stemmed from her inability to recruit Lin Xinyan. She beamed and ignored the ugly look that